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CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION
The People’s Gallery 2015 Opening Reception and Annual Exhibit
was quoted as stating,
“Cities that are more fun
to live, work and play in,
are going to do better economically.” She wanted to
celebrate the new City
Hall, so she took over the
exhibition idea of what
was called “The Peoples’
Gallery” inside that eclectic four story angled buildby Shirley A. Hammond
ing that faces Town Lake.
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exhibition took place and
From 2003-2009, was such a success on
Austin had avid art sup- many levels that the deciporters at the city’s helm. sion was made to continue
The two-term mayor and it. The 2015 People’s Galpatron of the arts Will lery exhibit will include in
Wynn and wife Anne Eliza- excess of 100 pieces of art.
beth Wynn had, amongst Many of the artists are rethings, an appreciation for gional. Some works come
the arts and for creative from other galleries and
cities. A Beaumont native, art organizations. The free,
he held a degree in Envi- yearly exhibition will be
ronmental Design (Texas launched on February 27 in
A&M). On his website, he an opening reception from
6:00pm-9:00pm at City
Hall. Whole Foods Market
will have a food trailer
making food available for
purchase. Music will be
played in the Atrium.
All of the artworks
will be displayed for a
year, and people can vote
for The People’s Choice by
casting a ballot before the
year is over, but after viewing the exhibits. Ballots
are available on the 2 nd
floor and the artwork will
be on the first through
third floors. The winning
piece of artwork will be
purchased from the creator and become a permanent part of the City Hall
collection.
New artists, established artists who move
into the city, and returning
artists who habitually participate in The People’s
by Arlene L. Youngblood
local artists and professional performers. Each
act will reflect a collaborative collage of talent
with a unique presentation
of Black History featuring
the contributions of lesser
known heroes.
For information about
tickets for the event,
please go to https://
www.eventbrite.com/
(type in Black History Roll
Call in the search window)
and by going to http://
ncnwaustin.org/ or from
an NCNW member.
For more information:
2015 Black
History Roll
Call Program
Hosted by
National
Council of
Negro
Women
(NCNW)
The National Council
of Negro Women –Austin
Section will host the Black
History Roll Call Program
on Friday, February 20,
2015 at 6:45 p.m. at
Carver Museum and Cultural Center – Boyd Vance
Theatre, 1165 Angelina
Street. The sole producer
for this event is Raw Entertainment Films.
There will be performances of oratory, dance,
song, and instrumental
solos
by
an
intergenerational group of
PROJECT
Bid Package:
BID DATE:
DPR CONTACT
Visa Global IT Center
1st Floor Café
Thursday, February 26, 2015,
2:00PM (CST)
Matthew Lockwood,
Preconstruction Manager
[email protected]
Gallery, are featured. A lot
of artists say they feel
validated when they can
point people to examples
of their work featured in
the City Hall. As detailed
on the website, the gallery
takes full advantage of the
traffic that flows into City
Hall. City workers, pedestrians who walk into the
building and a whole host
of others enjoy the visual
displays inside. The location is near the city’s warehouse district, many offices, residences and
other points of interest.
A video on the city
website provides the
gallery’s stated mission as
follows:”To showcase our
fabulous visual arts community in Austin and to
encourage public dialogue, understanding and
appreciation of the visual
contact President Shirley
Sprinkles or Sheri Marshall
(Eventbrite Coordinator) at
[email protected].
You may also go to http://
www.ncnwaustin.org/ and
http://ncnwaustin.org/
event/rollcall/ .
Happy Black
History Month
INVITATION TO BID/PROPOSE: DPR Construction is requesting bids/proposals for
certain work components related to the interior finish of a new 17,000 SF Café and Fitness area
for the Visa Global IT Center project located at Research Park Plaza III, in Austin, Texas.
A Pre-Bid/Proposal Meeting will be held on February 17, 2015, 11:00 AM (CST) and
February 19, 2015 11:00AM (CST) at 12301 Research Blvd. (2nd Floor of Building 4), Austin, TX
78759.
Bids/Proposals are due on or before Thursday February 26, 2015 2:00pm (CST). Bid/proposals may be submitted via e-mail to DPR Preconstruction Manager Matthew Lockwood at
[email protected]; via fax at 512-684-0069; or via hand-delivered envelope to DPR’s Austin
Office, located at 9606 Mopac Expressway, Suite 300. Bids/proposals will be opened by the
Owner’s representative at DPR’s offices on bid day, and results will be made public after bid
award. Please direct all questions about the bids/proposals and project scope to DPR Construction, Matthew Lockwood.
Project Description: Scope includes tenant improvements for 17,000 SF of space, which
includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, telephone and data cabling,
casework, ceramic tile, audio visual, appliances, carpet and paint
Trades:
·Flooring
·Painting
·Casework
·Doors, Frames &
Hardware
·Ceramic Tile
·Fire Protection
·Audio Visual
·Telecommunications/Data
·Appliances
·Glass
·Utilities
·Wall Covering
·Mechanical
·Concrete
·Electrical
·Plumbing
·Fire Alarm
Plan Availability: Plans will be available at DPR’s Austin office, 9606 MoPac Expressway N.,
Suite 300 Austin, TX 78759. DPR also has file sharing site for contractors interested in electronic
documents. Please contact DPR Construction for additional information, 512-345-7699 or contact
Matthew Lockwood directly at [email protected].
DPR Construction is an EEO Employer and all subcontractors and vendors, including Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprise Subcontractors and Suppliers, are strongly encouraged to submit bids/proposals for this project. Certification must be in place with the City of
Austin prior to submission of bid/proposal. Subcontractors (not equipment vendors) are also
strongly encouraged to complete DPR’s qualification process prior to the submission of a bid/
proposal. Qualification is a condition of contract award.
We appreciate your bid and would like to hear from you!
Please indicate your interest in bidding by faxing this form back to DPR at 512-684-0069

YES, will bid

NO, will not bid
Project:: Visa Global IT Center – 1st Floor Café Kitchen and Fitness
Company:
Contact Person:
Email:
Phone No.
FAX No.
MBE/WBE Certified  No  Yes
If yes, Vendor ID Code:
New Jobs for the
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arts in general.”
Painting, photography and sculpture are included in the exhibition.
Artworks can be outside
amongst the landscaping,
in what is called the Public Plaza; or indoors playing against a window; on
a brick wall or on the floor.
Some will be 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional.
According to the exhibition guidelines, the pieces
were selected based upon
the quality or merit of the
work, its reflection of cultural diversity, the local or
national reputation of the
artist and the ownership by
a museum or arts institution
in Austin as a part of its permanent collection.
After the opening reception, the artwork will be
available for viewing during City Hall hours, 7:45am7:00pm. The building is located at 301 West 2 nd
Street.
EMPLOYMENT / PROPOSALS
PUBLIC
INFORMATION
FOR SALE / FOR RENT / BIDS
MISCELLANEOUS
Austin Travis County Integral
Care is currently soliciting
proposals through a Request for
Proposals (RFP) process for
Janitorial Services. RFPs may be
mailed or sent electronically, by
contacting Brody Ballard at
brody.ballard @ atcic.org or (512)
440-4022 beginning January 30,
2015. The deadline to submit a
proposal under the RFP is 4 p.m.
on February 23, 2015. Historically
Underutilized Businesses, including
Minority-Owned Businesses and
Women-Owned Businesses, are
encouraged to apply.
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City of Austin Featured Job
Opportunities
The City of Austin is currently seeking qualified
applicants for the following positions:
• Regional Branch Operations Manager
• Administrative Assistant - Library
Circulation Clerk
• MuniProg, Service/Maint-Public Event
Worker - 20 Part-Time Temporary
Positions
• Neighborhood Liaison
• Accountant Associate
• Dispatcher Technician- Temporary
• Public Health Program Specialist II
• Drainage Ops & Maint III
• Engineer A
• Administrative Specialist
Please visit the City of Austin employment
website at www.austincityjobs.org to view
requirements and apply for these and other job
opportunities. We encourage you to check the
employment website
often as new job opportunities
are posted daily.
If you have any questions or need assistance,
please call 512-974-3210 or email us at
[email protected].
The City of Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
City of Austin
Purchasing Office
The City of Austin Purchasing Office invites
you to view current bid solicitations at https://
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vendor_connection/solicitation/solicitations.cfm.
Vendors are encouraged to register on-line in the
City’s Vendor Self Service System. Once your
company is registered, you will receive notifications about new bid opportunities. For additional information regarding current bid opportunities or Vendor Registration, please call the Purchasing Office at 512-974-2500.
For information on the City of Austin’s Minority Owned and Women-Owned Procurement
Program and the certification process, please
contact the Small & Minority Business Resources
Department at 512-974-7600 or visit their website
at http://www.austintexas.gov/smbr.